Hands on Practice

Lean by doing with the help of our world leading faculty

Day one

Learn the core principles of ECMO physiology and get hands on practice with ECMO circuit drills

Topics

  • History of ECMO

  • The ECMO circuit

  • Types of ECMO and configurations

  • Veno-Arterial ECMO evidence and indications

  • Veno-Venous ECMO evidence and indications

  • Left ventricular unloading on ECMO

  • ECMO in cardiac arrest (ECPR)

  • ECMO Complication

  • Ethics of ECMO

Hands on Sessions

  • ECMO circuit practical

  • ECMO emergency drills

Day 2

A deep dive into the ICU management of patients on ECMO and hands on ECMO cannulation practice using state of the art task trainers.

Topics

  • Transport of the ECMO patient

  • The ECMO Circuit & Drugs

  • ECMO & Coagulation

  • ECMO & Physiotherapy

  • ECMO Cannulation & Imaging

  • Veno-Arterial ECMO weaning

  • ECMO case discussions

Hands on Sessions

  • VV & VA ECMO canulation practice

Day 3

A full day of interactive simulation scenarios that build on the knowledge and skills gained during the first two days.The scenarios cover common ECMO emergencies and complications and focus on building the necessary practical and clinical reasoning skills required to manage ECMO patients